NSF

Definition

• NSF means Non-sufficient Funds. Also referred to as a "returned" or "bounced" cheque.

Synonyms
bounced, no money, non-sufficient funds

Alternate Spellings
N.S.F.

Related Terms and Acronyms

• Cheque Book — Definition,
  • A book with blank cheques. The cheques may be personalized or non-personalized.
• Insufficient Funds (ISF) — Acronym,
  • When funds are not enough to satisfy the payment of a cheque or draft made on that account; also known as non-sufficient funds (NSF).
• NSF Cheque — Definition,
  • If a cheque is returned for this reason, it means that there was not enough money in your bank account to cover the amount of the cheque. There is a fee to you if this situation occurs.
• Overdraft Protection — Definition,
  • A service that allows a chequing account to be linked to another savings or line of credit to provide protection against insufficient funds or overdrafts.
• Personalized Cheque — Definition,
  • A cheque which has your name and account number printed on it.